by Michael Howell Public Land Water Access Association (PLWA) has taken action in District Court to force the Ravalli County Commissioners to take down a locked gate on Hughes Creek […]
Archives for October 27, 2021
Hamilton police chief to retire
by Nathan Boddy Hamilton Chief of Police Ryan Oster was present at the Hamilton City Council of Tuesday, October 18th. The Chief spoke during public comment, informing the Council of […]
Stevensville hopes to create ice skating rink
Local business makes donation for skating rink The Town of Stevensville is partnering with A2Z Personnel to increase access to outdoor skating in the winter and create a community space […]
Pliley is new West Fork District Ranger
The Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor’s Office is pleased to announce that Dan Pliley has accepted the District Ranger position for the West Fork Ranger District. Pliley is currently team leader […]
Florence ‘1-0 this week’, again
by Thomas Spencer Thursday night the Florence-Carlton Falcons faced off against the Bigfork Vikings. And, like for much of the season leading up to this game, the Falcons performed well […]
Undefeated Hamilton Broncs march on
by Thomas Spencer The Hamilton Broncs football team squared off against Columbia Falls last Friday, defending their perfect record and a favorable position in the postseason class “A” bracket. In […]
Anthony Vincent Severson
Stevensville – Tony Severson, 60, of Stevensville passed away Saturday October 16, 2021 at Saint James Healthcare in Butte due to the Covid 19 virus. Tony was born September 17, […]
Gary Clark Hannon
It is with great sadness we announce that Gary Clark Hannon passed away 10/10/2021 after a brief battle with Parkinsons. Gary was born in Hamilton, Montana 11/16/1938 and the hellraising […]
Scooter, anyone?
by Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville I have a bad leg. I use a scooter to get around town. I wonder if there aren’t a bunch of people like me. […]
Thank you, Hollis
by Ravalli County State Legislators: Sen. Jason Ellsworth, Sen. Theresa Manzella, Rep. David Bedey, Rep. Sharon Greef, Rep. Ron Marshall, Rep. Michele Binkley, Ravalli County State Legislators We write in loving memory of a man committed to […]
MFT, CRT and SEL
by Helen Sabin, Corvallis This opinion letter is in reply to Mary Fahnestock Thomas (MFT) but first and more important, I commend Frank Novotny and Henry Fowler for their letters to […]
Public servants deserve better
by Stephanie Mapelli, Stevensville On behalf of those who serve, have served, or who have run for a political office, you merit a sincere apology for the hate-filled, spiteful letter to […]
Leopards don’t change their spots
by Russell Hanni, Stevensville You have a person who has shown his spots. He caused the town insurance to increase, and he wants you to vote him back in ! A […]
‘Let’s stop screaming at each other and just take care of each other’
by Paul Kink, Stevensville Listening to the many tributes to General Colin Powell who passed away last Monday, one short video of General Powell speaking about an incident he was involved […]
Support for the bus drivers
by Mary E. Costello, Stevensville It was with interest I read in the Bitterroot Star September 29 issue the article about bus drivers quitting, I noted the Stevensville superintendent was on […]
Leader – really?
by Jim Crews, Stevensville Leader – that means many things, most of which do not apply in politics. We as citizens, do not elect leaders of our towns, cities, counties or […]
Never had a chance
by Cynthia Taylor, Corvallis Ever since the day that the people elected the current Mayor Dewey, making it clear that James Crews was NOT their choice for mayor, Mayor Dewey has […]
Medical tyranny
by Doug Bohn, Victor In what world is it acceptable for a 19 year-young lady to be diagnosed with a serious medical condition only to be denied treatment due to her […]
Still waiting, still on hold
by Scott Edson, Hamilton From ashes 7/31/16 to Legal Plea Deal 8/28/17 thru the Cracks, & Gone to the Wind. Regarding M. McConnaha’s Missoulian article of 8/29/17 “Roaring Lion Fire Case: […]
Open letter to Commissioners
by Star Jameson, Hamilton Even though you have been empowered by the legislature to a stronger status, I am urging you to l. Replace the current chair in a timely manner. […]